Faucet construction



Jan. 21, 19.30. c, RA 1,744.216

FAUCET CONSTRUCTION 'Fueaoct. 27, 1924 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 Jan. 21, 1930.

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FAUCEI' CONSTRUCTION Filed OOb. 27, 1924 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 1930. c. T. DRAPER FAUGET CONSTRUCTION Jan. 21

Filed Oct. 27, 1924 4 Sheets-Sheet -4 fivl/E/vrak CHARLEs, IQPAPEI? Ange/van Patented Jan. 21, 1936 UNITED STATES,

PATENT OFFICE CHARLES T. DRAPEB, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO THE DRAPER IMANUIAC!- TUBING COMPANY, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF OHIO FAUCET CONSTRUCTION Application filed October 27, 1924. Serial No. 746,123.

1\!Iy invention relates to faucet construction, and, more particularly, to a type of faucet having telescoping members adapted to be actuated into substantially flush relation with the associated container when the faucet is not in use. My invention further contemplates the optional provision of a protective or cover member for the faucet construction that is of prime importance during the periods of shipment, handling and storage.

The objectof my invention is to provide a simple, cheap and eflicient faucet construction capable of being retracted or elongated when out of service, during shipment and thelike. Referring briefly to a construction embodying my invention, I may state that the container of any-suitable type is provided with my faucet construction adjacent to its bot tom; the former comprising two tubular members perforated to register at the open position of the faucet and telescoping the one within the other interiorly of the associated container. Desirably a closure member is provided for the container to protectively cover the faucet opening. The details of construction and the features of operation and use may be more readily explained in connection with the accompanying drawmgs, wherein:

. Figure 1 is a view of a sheet metal barrel, broken away and sectioned in the upper and lower portions of the elevation shown, to which my improvement is applied.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view in vertical section which better illustrates the details of my faucet construction such as shown in the lower portion of Fig. 1.

, Fig. 3 is a similar view of said faucet construction; the tubular faucet member thereof being shown in its extended posit-ion of use.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary detail of the outer end of the faucet member as viewed from above, and

Fig. 5 is a similar view thereof as viewed from .beneath.

Fig. 6 is a vertical section on line VI VI, Fig. 3.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary section upon a ma- 'terially larger scale to illustrate the mode of connecting the casing and sealing it with the closure, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

F igs. 8 and 9 are enlarged fragmentaryv views in vertical section illustrating further. modifications of the faucet construction and closure, analogous to the showing of Fig. 2.

Fig. 10 is an end view of the sliding faucet member on line X-X, Fig. 9.

Fig. 11 is a fragmentary View in vertical section showing an additional modification 0 and use of my improvement.

Fig. 12 is an enlarged cross section through the tubular faucet member thereof on line XIIXII, Fig. 13.

Fig. 13 is an enlarged fragmentary longitudinal section of the same, and

Fig. 14 is a fragmentary vertical section illustrating still another modification or adjunct of my improvements.

Throughout the several figures of the drawingsI have employed the same character of reference to indicate similar parts.

Casual examination of Figures 2, 3, 8 and 9, all showing certain modifications of which my invention is readily susceptible, will disclose the features of a faucet construction seamed directly to the side wall of the container and comprising two telescoping faucet members in liquid-tight relation one of which is adapted to be extended beyond wall of the container and bring two perfor'a ted openings respectively provided in the faucet members into register with each other. Also a recessed socket is provided wherein a closure member is adapted to be inserted in sealing relation with the exterior wall of the container and protectively enclose the forward end of the faucet until said closure member is removed, whereby the faucet is protected against damage or tampering and accidental leakage therefrom is avoided during the periods of storage and shipping. Neverthe; less, upon the removal of the closure memher, which preferably requires its distortionor partial mutilation, the faucet construction immediately is available for use ii discharging the contents of the container, hitherto preserved intact. The faucet is opened and closed merely by drawing the movable telescoping member to its fully extended position,

or by pressing it rearwardly of the enclosing tubular member.

Although it will be understood that the type of container has no necessary relation to the present improvements, I may describe the latter as advantageously applied to a sheet metal barrel a, Fig. 1, to the lower side wall of which a faucet construction is sealed, illustrative of my present invention. The barrel is shown with an inlet in its upper head a closed by a friction ca a", while the recess containing the forwar portion of .my im roved telescoping faucet is likewise closed y'a locking friction cap I). The details of construction, however, ma be more readily explained by making re erence to the fragmentary sectional showing of Fig. 2.

A dished casin 0 is sealed to the lower side wall of the barre (1; its rear sleevelike portion a being securely attached about the for- Ward end of the tubular faucet member (1 closed by its rear wall (1' and intermediately perforated by a side opening d.

The inner telesco mg member 0 of my faucet. appliance is orwardly spaced away from the member d by means of the tubular seal or cork packing f which is held in place by means of the roove d and the forward flanged 1i s cl. referably the cork sleeve is cut wit its edges forced closely intoabutment at f, Fig. 6, the extreme distance-from the perforation f"-.

The rear end of the sliding member a is flanged at e to engage intenorly with the groove d" when in its extended or discharge position, Fig. 3, while the forward end of said member is provided with a loop e" which enga es the rear of the ring g; sald ring beihg orizontally supported by the lateral shoulders a. An opening e-is provided in the rear of the member a which is adapted to be brought into substantial re r with the opening d for dischar 'ng t e contents of the container through t e orifice e positioned beneath the vent e. The closed and open positions of the faucet are respectively s own in Figs. 2 and 3. V

The details of the closure for protectively sealing the faucet casin and preventing leakage are best shown in igs. 2 and 7 the friction cap 6 having lugs 12' adapted to lock the packing ring I) in sealing relation a ainst the periphe of the faucet opening. us while the cap is in position it will be appreciated that the faucet construction is protected against injury and any accidental eakage is prevented from leaving the container, so that said ca admirably serves two purposes during the s ipment and storage of the filled container, wh1 e making the faucet immediately available for use as soon as the ca has been pried loose from its seat.

0 additional types of faucet embodying substantially the same princi les and construction, while dilfering in hereinafter explained, are shown in the subsequent figures of the drawings. Thus the faucet construction of Fig. 8 is provided with a conventionally formed elbow e perforated at e above the-faucet orifice 6", while the tubular member (1 enclosing the same'is provided with front and rear liquids seals f F, with relationto the opening (1 said seals or packing being maintained in position by the intermediate annular grooves d, d".

Further modifications of the previously described constructions appearin Figs. 9 and 10, wherein the telescoping member 6 is forwardly provided with an integral thumb piece 0'' adapted for actuating said member into and out of its extended or discharge position. This may also be used for supporting the bails of small receptacles upon the faucet to receive the discharge from its orifice, provided the supported weight is not great. Moreover, the openings d, e respectively provided in the telescoping faucet members are positioned in their lower walls where the contents may be drained from the container at a. little lower level with a more direct flow than in the types or constructions previously described. The closure or friction cap I) is of flattened form, as opposed to the convex ca s of Figs. 1, 2 and 8.

eferring to Figs. 11, 12 and 13, which illustrate a further modification of the faucet construction articularly shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, it will observed that the rear flange upon the inner telescoping member 0 1s notched or cut away at e, as best shown in Figs. 12 and 13, drawn upon an enlarged scale. A stop (1 is provided in the outer tubular member (1 which is adapted to engage the flange 0, but iscleared by the notched por-' tion 0'. Thus the telescoping member e may. be drawmto its fully extended position while the contents of the container are drawn ofl, but-upon turning said member axially, as

' shown in Fig. 11, the faucet will be closed and its retraction will be prevented by the stop d. This efiectuglly prevents the accidental discharge of the body of liquid interiorly of the faucet members below the level of the orifice I e". Figs. 12 and 13 illustrate the relation of 'thesemembers during the periods of discharge from the faucet which permits the retraction of member e.

The modification shown in Fig. 14 provides a sprin -h interiorly of'memberd which is adapte to check any sudden movement of the member e and also retains it in its normally extended relation, either in the inverted position analogous to Fig. 11- or with the orifice e in its discharging position.

Further variations of structural detail, however, such as may attain my advantageous features,- quite obviously fall within the irit of my invention, requiring no specific ustration or description for informing those conversant with the art.

Having now described certain embodiments of my invention and the preferred adjuncts thereof, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, together with such further modifications as may be made by employing ordinary skill in the art, the following:

1. In combination with a container, at faucet construction sealed to a wall thereof within the periphery of said container, comprising respectively an outer and an innertelescopingmember having openings adapted to be brought into register, the inner telescoping member being rotatable within the former and extensible beyond the periphery of the container to discharge its contents, means for preventing in a pre etermined position, and sealing means interposed between said members, substantially as set forth.

2. In combination with a container, a faucet construction secured thereto in horizontal position interior-1y of the container, comprising two tubular telescoping and relatively rotatable members provided with perforai tions adapted to be brought into register with each other in the discharge position of the faucet or itsinner member, means for preventing the telescoping movement of said members exc apt in a predetermined axial position, and a seal interposed between said members, substantially as set forth.

3. A faucet construction comprising two telescoping tubular members having openings adapted respectively to be brought into register, the one rotatably and longitudinally movable within the other to open and close the i faucet, and the outer member being sealed at one end, a seal interposed between said members, and means for preventing the telescoping of said members with the discharg'eopening in inverted position, substantially as set forth.

4. In combination with-a container, a faucet construction secured thereto interiorly of the container, comprising two tubular tele scoping members provided with openings adapted to be broug t into and out of register with each other; said members being rotatably and longitudinally movable with respect to each other, and the outer member being terminally sealed, an interposed seal between said members, and means for preventing the telescoping of said members except when the discharge opening is in its lower or discharge position; substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I do now aflix my signature.

CHARLES T. DRAPER.

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